2021 -A third journey in our waka across a rough sea
So thought I should update everyone that Renene and I have unfortunately had to jump back into “rowing our waka through rough seas”. Scan in December showed a growing lymph node behind the left collar bone . Subsequent biopsy has confirmed same cancer as lung. Had a further PET scan which showed likely new node in middle of chest and probable spread to right 4th rib . Had a biopsy of the lymph node in chest today. Some of prior cancer tissue from prior lung biopsy has been sent to USA for extended genetic testing to see if there is any unusual mutation that may then allow a more targeted treatment . We have stopped the current immune therapy, Durvulamab at dose 23 out of 26 as clearly has not prevented progression. Seems likely we will have to proceed to a second chemo course with two drugs plus perhaps another immune therapy such as Keytruda if there is no specific new targeted therapy. Disappointing for Renene Geldenhuys Jelley and I and our family as you can imagine. Truely gratef